Sportradar Stock Down 26%, but One Fund Just Disclosed a New $12.6 Million Stake

By Jonathan Ponciano – Feb 17, 2026 at 10:17AM ESTKey PointsAshford Capital acquired 530,280 shares of Sportradar Group AG in the fourth quarter. The quarter-end position value increased by $12.60 million, reflecting the new share purchase.The position accounts for 1.4% of 13F AUM, placing it outside the fund's top five holdings.We’re bullish on these 10 stocks ›NASDAQ: SRADSportradar Group AgMarket Cap$5.1BToday's Changeangle-down(0.58%) $0.10Current Price$16.57Price as of February 17, 2026 at 10:34 AM ETSpecializing in sports data and analytics, Sportradar serves betting operators, leagues, and media with real-time technology solutions.Ashford Capital Management disclosed a new position in Sportradar Group AG (SRAD +0.58%), acquiring 530,280 shares worth $12.60 million, according to a February 13, 2026, SEC filing.What happenedAccording to an SEC filing dated February 13, 2026, Ashford Capital Management Inc initiated a new stake in Sportradar Group AG, purchasing 530,280 shares. The quarter-end value of the position registered at $12.60 million.What else to knowThis is a new position for the fund and represents 1.4% of its 13F assets under management as of December 31, 2025.Top five holdings after the filing:NASDAQ: GSAT: $60.98 million (6.8% of AUM)NASDAQ: LGND: $40.42 million (4.5% of AUM)NASDAQ: VICR: $38.78 million (4.3% of AUM)NASDAQ: RDVT: $34.33 million (3.8% of AUM)NYSEMKT: VTI: $31.46 million (3.5% of AUM)As of February 13, 2026, Sportradar Group AG shares were priced at $16.47, marking a 25.7% decline over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 37.5 percentage points.Company overviewMetricValuePrice (as of market close 2026-02-13)$16.47Market capitalization$4.95 billionRevenue (TTM)$1.23 billionNet income (TTM)$94.83 millionCompany snapshotSportradar provides sports data services, mission-critical software, and live streaming solutions, with key offerings branded under Betradar and Sportradar Media Services.The company generates revenue by supplying data, analytics, and content to sports leagues, betting operators, and media companies, addressing the entire sports betting value chain from data collection to risk management.Its primary customers include sports betting operators, sports leagues, and media companies across Europe, the United States, and international markets.Sportradar Group leverages proprietary technology and deep industry partnerships to deliver real-time data and analytics, supporting the operational needs of sports betting and media enterprises. Its integrated platform and broad international reach provide a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving sports technology sector.What this transaction means for investorsAshford’s Sportradar buy seems to show some selective risk-taking inside a portfolio that is largely tilted toward satellite communications and specialty biotech. A 1.4% starter position is not a conviction swing, but it signals interest in a business that is scaling profitably even as the stock has been volatile and down 26% over the past year.Sportradar’s third-quarter numbers were not the problem. Revenue rose 14% year over year to 292 million euros, adjusted EBITDA climbed 29% to 85 million euros, and margins hit a record 29%. Customer net retention was 114%, and management raised full-year guidance to at least 1.29 billion euros in revenue. The company also expanded its share repurchase authorization to $300 million and closed its IMG ARENA acquisition, which is structured to be accretive to margins and free cash flow.Against that backdrop, buying after a weak share-price stretch looks less like chasing momentum and more like leaning into operating strength that others might not be seeing.About the AuthorJonathan Ponciano is a contributing stock market analyst at The Motley Fool. He has nearly a decade of experience as a financial journalist, most recently as an editor and senior reporter at Forbes focused on markets, technology, and entrepreneurship. Jonathan has also written for Investopedia and the Los Angeles Business Journal. He holds a dual B.A. in Business Journalism and Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. A North Carolina native now based in New York City, Jonathan has also lived in Mexico City and Los Angeles.CMFjonponcStocks MentionedSportradar Group AgNASDAQ: SRAD$16.57 (+0.58%) $+0.10*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.